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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.81, 18,325.78 and 7,311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.81, 18,325.78 and 7,311.52 is: 10,089.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.81 : 18,325.78 = 7,311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.81/18,325.78 = 7,311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.81x = 18,325.78 × 7,311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.81x = 133,989,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,989,270.43/13,279.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.70

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